Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330CivsAlfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2003
VS

Alfa Romeo GTV (916)

3.0 V6

218 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2002-2003

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330CiAlfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
Power
231hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
84.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
88.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,488mm177in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,369mm54in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,499mm59in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
440L
155L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330CiAlfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V66,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330CiAlfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
26.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci has 13 hp more than Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6 and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
1,415 kg
3,120 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci6.5 s
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V66.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci and Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.7 s
248 km/h
154 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
155 L
5.5 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330CiAlfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
155 L
5.5 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
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Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
155 L
5.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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